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The Story of Sigurd the Volsung and the Fall of the Niblungs

William Morris & Eiríkr Magnússon

First published 1877
Publisher Ellis and White
Format Hardcover
Type Novel
Pages viii+392

Notes

Influenced Tolkien in his work, e.g. his work The Legend of Sigurd and Gudrún Not to be confused with Morris and Magnússon's translation of the Volsung Saga.

  • Wikipedia claims this was published in 1876, even though the title page says 1877. Regardless, we use the date as posted on the title page.
  • Epic poem.
  • Full crimson morocco cover, gilt with center laurel wreath on. Attached picture shows the title page, and should be replaced by the cover if that becomes available.
  • Data from Heritage Auctions, Wikipedia, and WorldCat.

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